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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), conversing with a group of Belgian tourists, while touring Culture Yard, in Trench Town, St. Andrew, on February 6. The visit by the Minister along with other Government officials, was part of activities to mark the 69th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), conversing with a group of Belgian tourists, while touring Culture Yard, in Trench Town, St. Andrew, on February 6. The visit by the Minister along with other Government officials, was part of activities to mark the 69th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley.

Tourist Arrivals Up

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the winter tourist season, now in its second month, is performing well, with growth in arrivals over last year. Dr. McNeill, who spoke with reporters on February 6, while touring...
Veteran singers Marcia Griffiths (left); and Judy Mowatt; delighting the crowd with their performance at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Music Festival, held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Thursday January 30.
Veteran singers Marcia Griffiths (left); and Judy Mowatt; delighting the crowd with their performance at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Music Festival, held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Thursday January 30.

Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival A Success – Tourism Minister
State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, delivering the keynote address at the Jose Marti Technical High School, 2014 Boys’ Day, at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on February 4.
State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, delivering the keynote address at the Jose Marti Technical High School, 2014 Boys’ Day, at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on February 4.

Students Urged to Get Rid of Bling Culture
State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, speaking at the launch of activities in observance of Reggae Month 2014,at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 28. Thus year’s activities are being celebrated under the theme: ‘The Journey Continues…’
State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, speaking at the launch of activities in observance of Reggae Month 2014,at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 28. Thus year’s activities are being celebrated under the theme: ‘The Journey Continues…’

Tourism Ministry Pushing Entertainment to Attract Visitors
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), in conversation with Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, during a tour of selected attractions and places of interest on the South Coast, which are to be upgraded. The tour was done on January 22. At left is Kimberley Ashley, Special Assistant to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Michael Peart, who is also Member of Parliament for South Manchester.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), in conversation with Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, during a tour of selected attractions and places of interest on the South Coast, which are to be upgraded. The tour was done on January 22. At left is Kimberley Ashley, Special Assistant to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Michael Peart, who is also Member of Parliament for South Manchester.

South Coast Attractions to be Upgraded

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Craft Industry Being Transformed

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is continuing its thrust to streamline the craft industry, transforming it into a lucrative and viable sector. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chairman of the TPDCo, Maxine Henry-Wilson, pointed out that the agency is undertaking various initiatives to develop and strengthen the sector, including repairs at some of the craft markets and...
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TPDCo Intensifies Actions to Ensure Safety of Visitors

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has intensified its actions to ensure the safety and security of both local and international visitors to the resort areas.Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 5, Chairman of TPDCo, Maxine Henry-Wilson, highlighted the initiatives and activities which the entity has been spearheading to enhance the visitor experience.Mrs. Henry-Wilson pointed out that the...
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Further Upgrading for Lover’s Leap

The Lover’s Leap attraction in St. Elizabeth is to undergo further upgrading, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has announced. He noted that the site was upgraded in 2012 at a cost of $13 million by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment. Addressing journalists after a tour of the facility on January 22, Dr. McNeill said that...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), greets Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture for Grenada, Hon. Alexandra Otway-Noel (second left), during the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, from January 12 to 14. Looking on (from left) are: Director of Marketing, Grenada Board of Tourism, Sheldon Keens-Douglas and Head of Marketing, Grenada, Christine Noel-Horsford.
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Caribbean Travel Marketplace Described As Huge Success

Former President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Sir Royston Hopkin, has hailed the just concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, as a “huge success” and a “win win” for all participants. Sir Hopkin, who is Managing Director of the Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, told JIS News that ever since the inception of the event many years...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), is accompanied by President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith, during his tour of booths at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, which concluded on January 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
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Tourism Minister says Caribbean Travel Marketplace a Resounding Success

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has hailed the just concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014 as a “resounding success” for Jamaica. He said that the regional tourism trade show event held from January 12 to 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, enjoyed “very good attendance and support from across the Caribbean...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left); makes a point during discussion with Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Dennis Morrison (centre); and Director of Tourism, John Lynch; at the JTB media luncheon held on Monday (January 13), at the Half Moon A Rock Resort in Montego Bay.
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2014 To Be A Banner Year For Tourism – Tourism Director

Director of Tourism, John Lynch, says that 2014 will be a banner year for destination Jamaica. Having just completed a historic year in terms of the number of stopover visitors in any one calendar year, the country is poised for an exceptional year ahead, said Mr. Lynch, at a Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) media luncheon on Monday, January 13, at the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), shows appreciation for an item during the official opening ceremony for the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on January 12. Also applauding are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith (right) and President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA), Richard Doumeng.
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PM says Jamaica’s Commitment to Regionalism Remains Firm

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that Jamaica’s commitment to regional development and partnership remains firm. She said that the country’s devotion to the region finds expression in, among other things, its active involvement in various regional bodies and initiatives such as the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). She was...
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